Description
These healthy brownie protein bites have a chewy chocolate center and optional dark chocolate topping. This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, and paleo-friendly.
Ingredients
1 cup Medjool dates (about 13 dates)
⅓ cup sunflower seed butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅓ cup protein powder*
¼ cup cocoa powder
pinch of salt
½ cup dark chocolate (optional)
½ tsp coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Remove the pits from your dates and soak them in hot water for 5 minutes. (This softens them, making them easier to blend and giving the filling a chewier texture.)
- Drain the water from the dates, then place them in your food processor with the sunflower seed butter and vanilla. Blend until the mixture looks like a thick, sticky caramel.
- Add in the remaining filling ingredients. Blend, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed.
- Scoop the dough for the filling and roll into balls, each about one tablespoon in size.
- You can eat the balls as-is, or chill them and then dip them in dark chocolate. To chill them, place the balls on a lined baking sheet and pop them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- Once the balls are chilled, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil. Place the chocolate and coconut oil in a small microwavable dish and melt on high heat at 20-30 second intervals, stirring in-between.
- Dip the balls, one at a time into the melted chocolate and place them back on the lined baking sheet to set.
Notes
- If using optional chocolate coating, ensure the chocolate is fully melted for easy dipping.
- *Protein powder selection can vary; choose one that aligns with your dietary preferences (e.g., paleo).
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freezer for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
